Sheffield Area Geology Trust

The Sheffield Area Geology Trust (SAGT) was formed in September 2008, and incorporated
the South Yorkshire RIGS (Regionally Important Geological Sites) Group (SYRG) and the
Sheffield Building Stones Group. These groups were established in 1991 and 1999
respectively and covered the district Local Authority areas within South Yorkshire,
including the area within the Peak District National Park.

OBJECTIVES

to increase the knowledge and understanding of Earth sciences,
geology, geomorphology, landscape and heritage by promoting study,
research, education and conservation.

to promote all aspects of geodiversity and geological conservation
in the UK, in particular in and around the Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham
and Sheffield City Region of England.

RECORDS

Many of the original records of geological or geomorphological sites date
back to between the 1930s and 1970s when the original surveying work was done. During the 1990s,
working together with Sheffield City Museum for the Sheffield City Council area,
the SYRG helped identify many RIGS sites. This was followed by baseline RIGS
surveys in the Metropolitan Boroughs (MB) of Barnsley in 1996, Rotherham in 1996-1997,
followed by RIGS survey work funded by Doncaster MB Council in 1997. Doncaster MBC funded a full RIGS re-assessment in 2007.

SAGT now manages the four geological records centres that cover Barnsley MB,
Doncaster and MB, Rotherham MB and the City of Sheffield,
and has been developing a digital database, that now supports the work of these
four geological record centres. The updating of details such as changed site
conditions and ownership, revised stratigraphy, photographic recording and
assessment of new threats is supplemented by site visits.

EDUCATION

SAGT promotes occasional events for the education of the public regarding their
local geological heritage, both in the natural and built environments.